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''Total War: Shogun 2'' is a strategy video game developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega. It is part of the ''Total War series'' and returns to the 16th-century Japan setting of the first ''Total War'' game, ''Shogun: Total War'', after a series of games set mainly in Europe. ''Shogun 2'' is set in 16th-century feudal Japan, in the aftermath of the Ōnin War during the Ashikaga Shogunate. The country is fractured into rival clans led by local warlords, each fighting for control. The player takes on the management of one of these clans, with the goal of dominating other factions and claiming his rule over Japan. The standard edition of the game features a total of eight factions (plus a ninth faction for the tutorial), each with a unique starting position and different political and military strengths. The limited edition includes an exclusive ninja clan, the Hattori, and a DLC unlocks a tenth clan, the Ikko-Ikki. The game moves away from the European setting of previous ''Total War'' games and returns to the first setting in the ''Total War'' series, but making significant changes to core gameplay elements of ''Shogun 2''. Compared to ''Empire'' which spanned almost the entire globe, the new installment focuses only on the islands of Japan (excluding Hokkaido) and on a reduced number of unit types.〔 ''Shogun 2'' was released on 15 March 2011 and received critical praise from reviewers, often for its simplification and refinement of the series by returning to its roots. A standalone expansion set ''Total War: Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai'' was released in 2012. On 31 July 2014, ''Shogun 2'' was released for OS X by Feral Interactive, along with the ''Total War: Shogun 2 Collection'', which includes all previously released additional content except "Blood Pack". == Gameplay == ''Shogun 2's'' blend of turn-based strategy and real-time tactics gameplay is a staple of the ''Total War'' series. The player plays the role of both the clan leader and general, alternating between the campaign, where the player manages his land and armies turn by turn, and the battles, where the player takes control of the army on the battlefield in real-time. In the campaign, the player needs to oversee the development of settlements, military production, economic growth, and technological advancement. The armies and units are organised and moved around the stylised campaign map by the player to carry out battles with other factions. In addition to fighting, the player is able to engage in diplomacy, political manoeuvring and the use of special agents to gain the upper hand. Ninja and geisha are also present in the game as assassins and spies.〔 While religion isn't as relevant as it was in ''Medieval II: Total War'', it can't be neglected by the player. Greater interaction with the European foreigners (Nanban traders), for example, to enhance trade and acquire firearms, exposes the clan to Christianity, which will seriously increase religious unrest in the provinces. Religious agents, such as monks and priests can be used to convert the enemy population. There are nine major clans that inhabit the provinces of Japan which the player chooses from.〔Totalwar Shogun 2 encyclopedia in the Demo files〕 There are others, including the "Akamasu retainer clan".〔( "Clan mergers" at TotalWar.org ); ("The Road to Kyoto" at TWcenter.net ); excerpt, "The Amakasu clan approach, with the Satake on their heels. Neither of these armies care for your lives or your city. They seek only conquest ..."; retrieved 10 May 2013.〕 All Clans have particular advantages in certain areas, to give a variety of play style with each. * The Chosokabe clan inhabit Tosa province and can recruit superior bowmen and generate more income from farming. * The Date clan control Iwate and can recruit superior no-dachi samurai, their units also get a bonus when charging. * The Hojo clan are great castle builders and siege specialists. They inhabit Izu and Sagami. * The Mori clan inhabit Aki and have a long history of naval mastery. * The Oda clan are efficient commanders of ashigaru and are settled in Owari. * The Shimazu clan inhabit Satsuma and can recruit superior katana-armed samurai, their generals are also more loyal to their clan. * The Takeda clan warlords preside over Kai and recruit superior cavalry. * The Tokugawa clan inhabit Mikawa province initially as a vassal of the Imagawa clan and rely on diplomatic relations and the recruitment of better warrior ninja and metsuke. * The Uesugi clan control Echigo and specialise in Buddhism, allowing them to recruit better monks and warrior monks as well as generating more income from trading. There are also three factions available as downloadable content (the Hattori faction came complimentary with preorders of the game, however): * The Hattori are the leading family in Iga and recruit specialised ninja and warrior ninja with more expertise. * The Ikko-Ikki clan are a "family" of religious rebels that control Echizen and Kaga and recruit Ronin and superior warrior monks. * The Otomo clan control Bungo Province and Buzen Province, they start under the Catholic faith and can recruit superior firearm units, as well as Portuguese Elite Infantry known as terços. In ''Total War: Shogun 2'', leaders and generals are given personality and depth in gameplay, with emphasis on role-playing. Generals and agents are portrayed as "larger-than-life" heroes with unique characteristics and powerful abilities. The player is able to improve and unlock traits and special abilities for the characters as they gain experience. However, the player may also be inclined to engage in family politics within the clan to keep its members loyal.〔 The battles of ''Shogun 2'' involve large-scale engagements between armies that meet on the campaign map and can take place on land or on water. The developers proclaim they are paying particular attention to re-designing the naval and siege battles appropriate to the new setting. In contrast to European castles and forts, the castles in feudal Japan had multiple tiers, and thus the siege battles in the game will put less focus on wall defences but more on courtyard brawls and tactical manoeuvring. Also, the players will fight naval battles with unique Japanese ships resembling "floating castles", and take into consideration melees on ships, arrow fire, coastal terrain, and other factors.〔 Like the recent installments, ''Empire'' and ''Napoleon: Total War'', the weather and climatic conditions have an effect on battles. For example, fog greatly reduces visibility, while heavy rain diminishes the effectiveness of missile troops, such as archers or gunners, thus requiring the players to adapt their strategies. Also, as in ''Napoleon'', armies standing on enemy provinces during winter season or fleets far from the coast suffer attrition. ''Shogun 2'' is known for a unique and scary event for the series known as Realm Divide, in which one by one, all computer-controlled surviving clans declare war on the player and ally with each other, though the player's allies tend to do so later. Realm Divide is triggered when the player captures enough territories or captures Kyoto. ''Shogun 2'' features multiplayer battles with up to 8 players as well as multiplayer campaigns involving competitive or cooperative play with 2 players. In a multiplayer campaign, players can be grouped into different clans, so that for each clan, one player assumes the role of clan leader and others take command of armies. The clan leader has the ability to direct other players and assign rewards based on loyalty and performance, introducing clan politics into multiplayer. As a player's army invades an enemy territory or is attacked by enemy armies, the online matchmaker finds a suitable opponent and initiates a multiplayer battle. When a player defeats enemy armies and conquers territories, the player will gain points and other bonuses for the clan. In addition, an achievement system is designed to provide adhering players with unique abilities and cosmetic upgrades. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Total War: Shogun 2」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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